Letitia “Letty” Jane Chapman - Roberson Funeral Home

Letitia "Letty" Jane Chapman

July 6, 1934 - January 8, 2019

Heritage Oak Park Lodge

Saturday 1/12, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Inurnment will be held at a later date in Massachusetts by the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Friends of the Mid-County Regional Library, 2050 Forrest Nelson Blvd. Port Charlotte, FL 33952.

Letitia “Letty” Jane Chapman, 84, of Port Charlotte, Florida died Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Bayfront Health-Port Charlotte.

Letty was born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island on July 6, 1934 to the late Lester and Christine Matteson. She spent her early years in Auburn, Maine before her family moved in the early 1940’s to Dennis, Massachusetts on Cape Cod. She was in the class of 1952 at Yarmouth High School and graduated from Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School in Boston in 1953. Letty was an executive secretary at Raytheon Corporation, where she met her husband Don, followed by employment at Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY, Campbell Realty, Concord, MA and finally as volunteer coordinator for Elder Services on Cape Cod. The family moved to Concord, MA in 1960 and spent 30 years there where they raised three children and met many life-long friends. In 1974 they built a summer home in East Dennis, Cape Cod, MA on Sesuit Neck, eventually retiring there in 1990. They enjoyed sailing out of Sesuit Harbor, making many enjoyable trips around the Cape & Islands. Letty and Don moved to Heritage Oak Park in Port Charlotte in 2003, where they greatly enjoyed their many friends and neighbors. Letty had been active in all social activities there, not wanting to miss any event. In her free time she enjoyed water aerobics, yoga and reading. Letty was an outgoing and friendly person who liked to talk to anyone she met. Her priority and passion revolved around her husband, children and many fine friends. She will be sorely missed by all of them.

She is survived by her loving family, her husband, Donald “Don” Jack Chapman; Daughters, Carolie (Peter) Owens of Concord, MA and Susan (Brad) Warren of Scituate, MA; a son, Brett (Julie) Chapman of Acton, MA; a brother, Kelvin Matteson of Port Charlotte; a cousin, Ann (Alan) Thomas-McKenzie of Indianapolis, IN; and six grandchildren.

A gathering of family and friends to celebrate her life will be held Saturday from 10:00AM to Noon, January 12, 2019 at the Heritage Oak Park Lodge, Port Charlotte. Letty will be buried in the family plot, next to the Dennis Union Church in Massachusetts where she and her husband were married 63 years ago.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Friends of the Mid-County Regional Library, 2050 Forrest Nelson Blvd., Port Charlotte, FL 33952

Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to extend condolences to the family. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.

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Heritage Oak Park Lodge

Saturday 1/12, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Inurnment will be held at a later date in Massachusetts by the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Friends of the Mid-County Regional Library, 2050 Forrest Nelson Blvd. Port Charlotte, FL 33952.

Letitia “Letty” Jane Chapman, 84, of Port Charlotte, Florida died Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Bayfront Health-Port Charlotte. Letty was born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island on July 6, 1934 to the late Lester and Christine Matteson. She spent her early years in Auburn, Maine before her family moved in the early 1940’s to Dennis, Massachusetts…

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Mr. Chapmen, Carolie, Susan, and Brett Such sad news. My thoughts are with you all. Mrs. Chapman will be missed. She was a great neighbor and was always smiling! It was a bad week for the Southfield neighborhood.

Letty was such a wonderful person. I have great memories of Letty and her high school friends (my mom, Sookie and Connie) getting together and laughing the entire time. Such a bright, warm and fun person to be around. My father and I send our condolences to Donald and all family- she will be greatly missed.

Grandma was a truly amazing person. We had so many great memories together - between family gatherings growing up, visits to Florida, tours of DC and Georgetown, and our most recent time in Boston. Grandma always knew what to say. She listened closely to our stories. She read my emails several times over and managed to remember even the smallest detail or anecdote several months later. Grandma cheered me up during difficult times. She always found a way to insert just the right amount of humor into conversation whenever I needed that extra pick-me-up. Always positive. Always present. Happy to be alive. That was Grandma in a nutshell. We will all miss her deeply. While I am sad to know that she is no longer physically with us, her positive spirit remains.

We always admired Letty's positive attitude ,ready smile and the many years of friendship we shared in Concord and Cape Cod. May you rest in peace. Love Connie& Bob

We will miss her smiling face,,we will miss her in the pool .....My thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family,,,God Bless

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Letty was such a kind woman with an easy laugh and a big smile on her face. Although I didn’t see her often, it was always a treat when I saw her and Don at Julie and Brett’s house! She will be missed greatly. My deepest condolences to Don, Carolie, Susan, Brett and their families.

Letty You were the most loving, giving and strong person I have ever met. I will miss our time, conversation and laughs on Tilden at Tradewinds and HOP. Our children will miss their Granma and the time they had with you but be able to share wonderful memories for years to come.... When you arrive at your final destination ... find Sue and Brad and say hello from all of us and their you can continue your discussion on stuffing with Sr. Rest in peace Letty you will be missed but never forgotten. All My Love, Brad

Letty will be missed tremendously. As of one her grandchildren, she taught me what it genuinely means to smile. Although going through photos of her has been tough, I can't help but smile seeing her with such happiness in each picture. Grandma put family and friends before her in everything she did, and she will forever lead an example to me on what it means to love and respect those around us. May she rest in peace.

I am sorry to hear about the passing of Letty. I will miss her ever-present smile, cheery disposition and genuine warmth. Right now memories of her bring tears and sadness, but gradually in time her memories will bring us more smiles and laughter. My thoughts are with Don and the rest of the family. Hang in there. Love, Julie

Mrs. Chapman was a wonderful person. We were so blessed to enjoy the Chapman family as neighbors and dear friends for many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with her, her family and those who knew and loved her.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.